Interview
2 Mins talking about boats with Jim Davidson
James Barke sat down with Jim Davidson for a quick chat about his love of boating
Is this the first boat you have owned?
No it isn't. My first boat was a Fletcher in 1977, then a Zeus speedboat later that same year. I loved boating so I then bought a Sunseeker 31 offshore directly off Robert Braithwaite in 1980, then a Princess 55 in 1987 followed by a Aldhean 36 wavebreaker in 2010 (but it caught fire & survived!), then a Princess 45 from Derek at SMY and then this lovely Princess 61 from Boats.co.uk
What do you love most about your Princess?
She's beautiful to look it ! and I love the cherry wood and I know it sounds corny but I get fantastic support from Boats.co.uk and there engineer Steve. He is brilliant but sometimes comes too early in the morning to fix things !
What's her name?
Princess Mitchie - named after the other half- Michelle.
What got you into boating?
A season working in Torquay. I kept looking at the water before and after performances and said to myself I need to get on the water.
What's been your best experience on your boat?
There were 3 sisters in Torquay............
What made you choose your boat?
Looks and layout. Everything is in the right place. Its like falling in love with a beautiful woman and pinching yourself when you go home every night and seeing that she hasn't run off.
What's next?
I am really happy with the Princess 61 for now, so I will keep her pretty and keep her.